Articles from Michael Dermer

Show of hands. How many of us have been driving down a highway – perhaps going a mile or 20 over the speed limit – when the blue lights begin flashing in our rearview mirrors? Our initial reactions aren’t going to be to argue, act rude or belligerent, right? Why? Because it’s common sense not to smart talk the police. Simple rules of the road.

Just like there are common sense rules of the road, there are also a few “unwritten” rules in public accounting that those starting out in the industry, as well as professionals with a few miles ...